Silver Lake, Kansas

Will Silver Lake have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Shawnee County averages 14.6 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 32.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 2 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Silver Lake can close its schools. Districts usually post closings and delays on their website and social media, send texts, emails or robocalls to families, and report them to local TV and radio stations, often by 5:30 or 6 a.m. The district office's number is (785)582-4026.

District facts

From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).

Nearby districts

• Auburn Washburn Topeka
• Seaman Topeka
• Shawnee Heights Tecumseh
• Topeka Public Schools Topeka
• Kaw Valley St. Marys
• Royal Valley Mayetta
• Jefferson West Meriden
• Santa Fe Trail Scranton

Forecast details: National Weather Service TOP office, point forecast for Silver Lake. How we calculate the chance.